Exhibit Open House: Becoming the Northwoods

Cable Natural History Museum 13470 County Hwy M, Cable, WI, United States

Explore our new exhibit! Refreshments will be served from 10 a.m. to noon in the Museum’s classroom. Free admission all day!

Birding by Ear on the Namekagon River

Namekagon River

(Master Naturalist Advanced Training) Join local birder Dr. John Mundahl for a float through prime bird habitat along the Namekagon River. We will help participants learn to distinguish common birdsongs with or without actually seeing our feathered friends. Participants must provide their own (non-aluminum) canoe or kayak and shuttle. Meet at the put-in on County…

Garlic Mustard Pulling Party

The Velo Cafe 13425 County Highway M, Cable, WI, United States

Want to help our community and learn a bit too? Join us in the backyard of Velo Cafe in Cable to help pull invasive garlic mustard plants. Representatives from the Northwoods Cooperative Weed Management Area will be available to answer questions about treatment of garlic mustard and other invasive plants. Pulling takes place between 10…

Nature Journaling Club

Wake Robin Pavilion 43135 Randysek Road, Cable, WI, United States

Tap into your curiosity and creativity by recording nature observations! Participants will explore the outdoors while learning simple techniques to capture their observations through words and sketches. Naturalist Haley Selen will lead guided journaling exercises and playful art tutorials that are fun for all abilities, whether you are a seasoned artist or someone who thinks…

Pastel Painting: Northwoods Landscapes with Diana Randolph

Cable Natural History Museum 13470 County Hwy M, Cable, WI, United States

Use your own color photos of spring and summer Northwoods landscapes as inspiration to create unique pastel paintings on paper. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Museum, you’ll explore the art elements of value, color, and texture in your composition as you interpret the landscape, creating the illusion of three-dimensional space on a…

CNHM Golf Classic Presented by: Johnson Financial Group

Private Golf Course

Play in the Museum’s annual 18-hole scramble tournament to benefit the Cable Natural History Museum. Held on private local courses, this event includes lunch prior to golf and wraps up with refreshments, prizes, and awards. Space is limited. Registration information is underway. Stay tuned for more information and for when registration will open. $150 per…

Nature Fest!

Cable Natural History Museum 13470 County Hwy M, Cable, WI, United States

Join us for fun and learning at the Museum from 10 a.m. to noon! Wisconsin Master Naturalist Volunteers will be eager to share their new nature knowledge. Hands-on activities! Games! Fun for kids, adults, and the whole family! Donations welcome.

Junior Naturalists: Animal Olympics

Wake Robin Pavilion 43135 Randysek Road, Cable, WI, United States

Go for gold by running like a deer, leaping like a mountain lion, and flapping like a hummingbird! The Junior Naturalist programs offer environmental education for children entering grades K – 6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. Meet at the Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area’s Wake Robin Pavilion, 43135 Randysek Road, Cable. $6 for…

Talon Talk Live Raptor Program

Cable Natural History Museum 13470 County Hwy M, Cable, WI, United States

Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen in the Museum’s classroom. 2-3 p.m. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome.

Sedge Ecology & Identification

Cable Natural History Museum 13470 County Hwy M, Cable, WI, United States

(Master Naturalist Advanced Training) Sedges are beautiful, unique, and often confusing members of our natural landscapes. U.S. Forest Service botanist Caitlin Hoenig will lead the group in identifying sedges using dichotomous keys and distinctive characters. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Cable Natural History Museum for a morning of classroom learning. After a sack lunch,…

Junior Naturalists: Becoming the Northwoods – Akiing

Wake Robin Pavilion 43135 Randysek Road, Cable, WI, United States

Find out how the Northwoods became akiing – our special place. The Junior Naturalist programs offer environmental education for children entering grades K – 6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. Meet at the Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area’s Wake Robin Pavilion, 43135 Randysek Road, Cable. $6 for member/$8 non-member. Scholarships are available. Register Here:https://www.cablemuseum.org/event/junior-naturalists-becoming-the-northwoods-akiing/

Loon Pontoon Tour on Lake Namakagon

Lake Namakagon

Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live, while touring on a pontoon boat. A Museum Naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Museum at 9 a.m. and return by noon. Registration required. $38 member/$48 non-member. Federal law requires children…